Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 28, 2025
Edward F. “Pappy” Urbanski passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 26th, 2025. Ed was born on November 9, 1929, to Clarence and Helen (Dworek) Urbanski of Glassport, PA. Ed was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Kruzek) Urbanski and the loving father to Karen (Dan) Pavlecic, the late Kathy Bell (Dave), Kevin (Kathleen) Urbanski, Kent (Gina) Urbanski and the late Mary Urbanski. Ed graduated from Glassport High School in 1948 where he multi-lettered in baseball as a catcher. He was drafted and chose the branch of the United States Navy and served in the Special Forces during the Korean War aboard the USS Eldorado. During his time in the Navy, Ed also starred on the Phib-Pac Naval baseball team. He was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952. Ed decided to forgo his baseball career and returned to Glassport to start a family. He is the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Ed worked for United States Steel Clairton works for 38 years before retiring. He was a lifelong member of the Glassport American legion and Queen of the Rosary and St. Cecelia parishes. Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at camp in Warren, PA and loved coaching Little League Baseball in Glassport. He also was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. He rarely missed a game. Ed was one of 6 kids. He is survived by his brother Thomas and preceded in death by his brothers, Clem, Norman and Eugene and his sister Ann. Ed was a quiet, kind and honest guy who spent many years caring for his wife Mary Ann after she suffered a stroke. He never complained or asked for help. He loved working crossword puzzles and taking trips to the casino. Pappy will be missed by many for his infectious laugh and use of select cuss words to make a point. Special thanks to the staff at Point Pleasant Retirement community for watching over Ed the past several years. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 1 to 7. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Steve Kresak. Interment following at Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.
Rest easy Pap!
Originally published November 28, 2025.
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